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Technology News News 17 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

New York, January 19, 2026, 12:26 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Nvidia and Microsoft listed in Europe slid 2.2% on Monday, while Alphabet took a 2.4% hit in Frankfurt. The drop followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh tariffs linked to Greenland. Nasdaq 100 futures, which track the tech-heavy index ahead of the cash open, were…
19 January 2026
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SK hynix stock at 764,000 won: tariff talk and Micron’s Taiwan move set up the week

SK hynix stock at 764,000 won: tariff talk and Micron’s Taiwan move set up the week

SEOUL, Jan 20, 2026, 01:40 (KST) — Premarket SK hynix Inc (000660.KS) shares climbed 1.1% to finish at 764,000 won on Monday, trading within a range of 750,000 to 774,000 during the session. The South Korean memory-chip manufacturer is set to release its earnings on Jan. 29. (Investing) In Seoul, the stock has turned into a quick proxy for the…
19 January 2026
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Microsoft stock faces tariff jitters, Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim ahead of key week

Microsoft stock faces tariff jitters, Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim ahead of key week

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 09:33 EST — Market closed Microsoft shares slipped 2.2% in European trading Monday amid a wider selloff in U.S. tech proxies following President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh tariffs on European countries. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.25% as U.S. cash markets remained closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. (Reuters) Microsoft (MSFT.O) faces pressure…
19 January 2026
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Salesforce stock drops to a seven-week low — what to watch for CRM after the MLK Day pause

Salesforce stock drops to a seven-week low — what to watch for CRM after the MLK Day pause

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 16:32 EST — Market closed. Salesforce shares ended Friday down 2.75% at $227.11, marking their lowest close since Nov. 26. This stretched the stock’s losing streak to four sessions and dragged the Dow component roughly 12% lower for the week. After hours, the stock showed little movement. (StockAnalysis) This matters because the drop has thrust…
18 January 2026
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AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

New York, January 18, 2026, 12:33 EST — The market has closed. U.S. chip and software stocks tied to AI closed Friday on a mixed note ahead of the long holiday weekend. Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom posted gains, with AMD up 1.7% at $231.83 and Broadcom climbing 2.6% to $351.71. Meanwhile, Nvidia slipped 0.5% to $186.23, and Intel dropped…
18 January 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 09:37 EST — Markets have shut down for the day. Elon Musk is pursuing up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft Corp, alleging they reaped “wrongful gains” from his early investment in the AI lab, according to a federal court filing. OpenAI dismissed the lawsuit as “unserious,” while Microsoft declined to comment. Microsoft shares…
18 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot — what to know before trading resumes

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 07:14 EST — Market closed AST SpaceMobile shares rose 14.3% to close at $115.77 on Friday, following news the satellite-to-smartphone firm landed a spot in a U.S. missile-defense contract. The Nasdaq stock fluctuated between $106.02 and $120.72, with roughly 33.7 million shares traded. The move matters as investors weigh what gaining a defense foothold could…
18 January 2026
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Nvidia stock heads into Tuesday reopen with China’s H200 snag back in focus

Nvidia stock heads into Tuesday reopen with China’s H200 snag back in focus

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:19 EST — Market closed. Nvidia shares closed the week slightly lower, though Tuesday’s outlook appears more uncertain. China is the immediate concern. Reports say customs officials have halted shipments of Nvidia’s H200 processors, raising fresh delivery risks despite steady signals from wider chip demand. Suppliers making parts for Nvidia’s H200 chip have halted production…
18 January 2026
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VeriSilicon 688521 stock price dips after wild swing despite China chip surge

VeriSilicon 688521 stock price dips after wild swing despite China chip surge

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 09:42 (GMT+8) — Market closed. VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co Ltd saw its Shanghai-listed A shares finish down 1.9% at 178 yuan. Earlier, the stock tumbled over 6% to a session low but clawed back some losses. It swung between 169.80 and 184.58 before closing lower. (Investing) The dip came despite onshore chip stocks holding strong. According…
18 January 2026
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China Resources Microelectronics (688396) stock jumps 13% near 52-week high as China chip trade heats up

China Resources Microelectronics (688396) stock jumps 13% near 52-week high as China chip trade heats up

SHANGHAI, Jan 18, 2026, 09:43 GMT+8 — Market closed. China Resources Microelectronics Ltd’s A-shares on the Shanghai market closed Friday up 13.04%, settling at 68.20 yuan after hitting a high of 70.48 yuan during the day. Trading volumes were heavy, with around 58.24 million shares traded, generating about 3.79 billion yuan in turnover. (Xueqiu) The chipmaker heads into Monday’s reopening…
18 January 2026
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Microchip Technology stock price: Stifel’s $90 target and auto-flash tie-up put MCHP in focus

Microchip Technology stock price: Stifel’s $90 target and auto-flash tie-up put MCHP in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 18:59 EST — Market closed. Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP.O) closed Friday 0.3% higher, at $74.70. The shares fluctuated between $74.35 and $75.69 during the session, with roughly 7.0 million shares traded. The chipmaker heads into a holiday-shortened week following a nearly flat finish for U.S. stocks on Friday, as chip shares gained ground late in…
18 January 2026
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KLA stock price holds near fresh highs after TSMC capex jolt; analysts lift targets ahead of earnings

KLA stock price holds near fresh highs after TSMC capex jolt; analysts lift targets ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 4:43 PM EST — Market closed KLA Corp shares (KLAC.O) closed Friday at $1,567.82, marking a 1.48% gain following a 7.70% surge on Thursday. During the session, the stock hit a peak of $1,581.34. (Investing) The latest surge came as investors piled into chip-equipment stocks following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s record profit report and its…
17 January 2026
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  • Microsoft Shares Drop 2.3% After Rothschild & Co Redburn Downgrade
    January 23, 2026, 11:45 AM EST. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares declined 2.3% following Rothschild & Co Redburn's price target cut from $500 to $450 with a neutral rating. Despite this, other analysts maintain positive outlooks: Melius Research raised its target to $625, Citigroup lowered its target to $660 but kept a buy rating, while Mizuho set an outperform rating at $620. Insider sales by CEO Judson Althoff and EVP Takeshi Numoto reduced holdings by 8.97% and 4.86%, respectively. Trading volume surged 45% above average, with 37.5 million shares exchanged, reflecting mixed signals amid a consensus buy rating and an average price target of $624.08.
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